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Covid-19 Impact on the Tourism Economy

Greek Travel Pages and GTP Headlines present a collection of updates for the tourism and travel industry concerning the COVID-19 impact on the tourism economy. Readers can catch up on the latest news and data concerning the trouble the evolving Covid-19 pandemic has caused to the sectors of the travel and tourism industry, including aviation and hospitality, in Greece and globally.

Greece’s Peak July Month Sees 85.4% Drop in Tourist Arrivals

July, one of the three main months for tourism in Greece, saw the number of inbound arrivals plunge by 85.4%,...

Lufthansa Announces Further Cuts to Fleet and Staff

Lufthansa has announced a permanent, group-wide capacity cut of 150 aircraft and a further reduction of staff.

Greece Sees 86% Drop in Tourism Revenue in Jan-July Period

Greece saw revenues from inbound tourism nosedive during the first seven months of the year, according to data...

Central Macedonia to Redefine Brand Strategy for 2021

The Region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece is looking to redefine its brand strategy and prepare for the...

Hybrid Events Gaining Ground, Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

Hybrid events combining live participation and a virtual component are gaining ground and set to become the next...

Europe’s Travel and Tourism Industry Calls for End to Quarantines in EU

Over 20 travel and tourism bodies are calling for the European Commission to replace quarantine restrictions with a...

Ryanair to Cut October Capacity by Another 20% Due to Travel Restrictions, Policies

Ryanair will cut its October capacity by a further 20%, due to damage caused to forward bookings by continuous...

OECD: Better Outlook but Covid-19 Risks and Uncertainty Still High

The OECD has revised its outlook for 2020, predicting a smaller recession of the global economy and slightly...

Eurocontrol: Covid-19 Controls Hindering Hopes for Air Travel Recovery

Divergent Covid-19 restrictions across Europe have hindered all efforts to reverse the slowdown in air travel...

Thessaloniki Hotels See August Occupancy Rates Reach Only 20%

Occupancy rates at hotels in Thessaloniki reached only 20% in August, according to the city's hotels association...

DBRS: Covid-19 Shock Greater for Tourism-dependent Greece

Greece will emerge as one of the hardest hit economies by Covid-19 due to the impact of restrictions on tourism,...

Covid-19: International Tourism Suffers Loss of 440 Million Arrivals in Jan-June 2020

Covid-19 lockdowns during the January-June 2020 period had a massive impact on international tourism with arrivals...

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